Accu Spot 250-II

American DJ ®
Accu Spot 250 II™
Table of Contents
Unpacking......................................................................3
Introduction....................................................................3
Customer Support......................................................................3
Safety Precautions......................................................................4
Features.........................................................................5
RDMX..........................................................................................5
Handling Precautions..................................................................6
Discharge Lamp Warnings..........................................................6
Registration......................................................................7
Controls and Functions...............................................................8
Set-Up.............................................................................11
System Menu............................................................................14
Editing Program.........................................................................30
Operating Modes.......................................................................33
Fuse and Lamp Replacement...................................................35
DMX Traits.................................................................................37
Gobos..................................................................................38
Gobo Replacement...................................................................43
Opitional Lens...........................................................................44
Cleaning..................................................................45
User Instructions Trouble Shooting.......................................................................45
Warranty.........................................................................46
Specifications....................................................................47
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Accu Spot 250 II™ General Information Accu Spot 250 II™ Safety Precautions
Unpacking: Thank you for purchasing the Accu Spot 250 II™ by For Your Own Personal Safety, Please Read and Understand This
American DJ®. Every Accu Spot 250 II™ has been thoroughly tested Manual Completely Before You Attempt To Install Or Operate
and has been shipped in perfect operating condition. Carefully check This Unit!
the shipping carton for damage that may have occurred during ship- • To reduce the risk of electrical shock or fire, do not expose this unit
ping. If the carton appears to be damaged, carefully inspect your fix- rain or moisture
ture for any damage and be sure all equipment necessary to operate • Do not spill water or other liquids into or on to your unit.
the unit has arrived intact. In the event damage has been found or parts • Be sure that the local power outlet match that of the required volt-
are missing, please contact our toll free customer support number for age for your unit.
further instructions. Please do not return this unit to your dealer with- • Do not attempt to operate this unit if the power cord has been
out contacting customer support first. frayed or broken.
Introduction: The Accu Spot 250 II™ is a eight channel or nine chan- • Do not attempt to remove or break off the ground prong from
nel, moving head, intelligent DMX fixture. The fixture can operate in the electrical cord. This prong is used to reduce the risk of electrical
three different operating modes; stand alone, sound-active, or in a shock and fire in case of an internal short.
Master/Slave configuration. The Accu Spot 250 II™ comes with sev- • Disconnect from main power before making any type of connection.
eral built in programs and is best used in multiples of four. When used • Do not remove the cover under any conditions. There are no user
as a stand alone unit or when used in multiples linked in a master/ serviceable parts inside.
slave configuration. For best results use fog or special effects smoke • Never operate this unit when it’s cover is removed.
to enhance the beams projections. • Always be sure to mount this unit in an area that will allow proper
ventilation. Allow about 6” (15cm) between this device and a wall.
During the initial start-up or use of this product a light smoke or • Do not attempt to operate this unit, if it becomes damaged.
smell may arise from the unit. This is a normal process and is • This unit is intended for indoor use only, use of this product out-
cause by the heat associated with the lamp. doors voids all warranties.
Customer Support: American DJ® provides a toll free customer • Always mount this unit in safe and stable matter.
support line, to provide help and to answer any question should you • Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to
encounter problems during your set up or initial operation. You may be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them,
also visit us on the web at www.americandj.com for any comments or paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience recep-
suggestions. Service Hours are Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5: tacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance.
00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time. • Cleaning -The fixture should be cleaned only as recommended by
Voice: (800) 322-6337 the manufacturer. See page 44 for cleaning details.
Fax: (323) 582-2610 • Heat -This fixture should be situated away from heat sources such
E-mail: support@americandj.com as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances (including
amplifiers) that produce heat.
To purchase parts online visit http://parts.americandj.com
• The fixture should be serviced by qualified service personnel when:
Warning! To prevent or reduce the risk of electrical shock or fire, do A. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the appliance.
not expose this unit to rain or moisture. B. The appliance has been exposed to rain or water.
Warning! This may cause severe eye damage. Avoid looking directly C. The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a
into the light source at all times! marked change in performance.
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Accu Spot 250 II™ Features Accu Spot 250 II™ Handling Precautions
• Micro-Stepping Motors for Smooth Color and Gobo Transitions Caution! There are no user serviceable parts inside this unit. Do not
• 2 Modes of DMX-512 Protocol Compatible (Eight DMX Channel attempt any repairs yourself, doing so will void your manufactures
Mode or Nine DMX Channel Mode) warranty. In the unlikely event your unit may require service please
• Independent Gobo and Color Wheels contact American DJ®.
• 7 Rotating Gobos, 2 Dichoric + Spot - All Replaceable
During operation the housing may become extremely hot. Avoid
• 9 Colors, Plus White - With Rainbow
touching the unit with bare hands while in use.
• RDMX - Lets you set the DMX address from any DMX Controller
• 3 Operating Modes - Master/Slave; Stand Alone; Sound Active American DJ® will not accept any liability for any resulting damages
• Internal Microphone caused by the non-observance of this manual or any unauthorized
• ZB-MSD250 Discharge Lamp, 230v/250w modification to this unit.
• Edit and Save Scenes into the Memory
• Manual Focus Lens Accu Spot 250 II™ Discharge Lamp Warning
• 360˚ Pan Movement This fixture is fitted with a discharge lamp which
• 265˚ Tilt Movement is highly susceptible to damage if improperly
• Digital Display for Address and Function Setting handled. Never touch the lamp with your bare fin-
gers as the oil from your hands will shorten lamp
Accu Spot 250 II™ RDMX life. Also, never move the fixture until the lamps
have had ample time to cool. Remember, lamps
Regarding RDMX : are not covered under warranty conditions.
1. The units will be shipped preset in 16 channel increments
This unit emits intense UV radiation which is harmful to the eyes and
from the factory skin. The intense luminance of the lamp can cause severe damage
2. While using RDMX, if all units are set to the same DMX to the retina. Never operate this unit without it’s covers, these covers
address, all units will change to the new DMX address you have been specially designed to shield against UV radiation.
selected. Epileptic Warning: Those suffering from epilepsy should avoid looking
directly into the lamp at all times.
EXAMPLE: You have four units, and all the units are set to the
DMX address of “1”, and you change one unit to DMX address Avoid switching the fixture on and off repeatedly in short intervals as
“17”, this will cause all the units to change to DMX address this will reduce lamp life and intensity.
“17”. To achieve the intensity associated with discharge lamps, these lamps
All four units must be on 4 different starting addresses to indi- use gas sealed in a high pressure environment to emit a brilliant output.
Due to the high pressure involved with the construction of the lamp,
vidually set the DMX addresses for each unit.
the lamp may explode during prolonged extensive use. This risk is
For more on this feature see pages 24-25. increased with age, added care is encouraged when dealing with older
lamps. Extreme caution should be used when operating this or any
fixture fitted with a gas discharge lamp. Never open this unit while in
use.
Accu Spot 250 II™ General Instructions Accu Spot 250 II™ Controls and Functions
To optimize the performance of this product, please read these operating FRONT
instructions carefully to familiarize yourself with the basic operations of
this unit. These instructions contain important safety information regard-
ing the use and maintenance of this unit. Please keep this manual with
the unit, for future reference.
Accu Spot 250 II™ Product Registration
The Accu Spot 250 II™ carries a one year limited warranty. Please fill
out the enclosed warranty card to validate your purchase. All returned
service items whether under warranty or not, must be freight pre-paid
and accompany a return authorization (R.A.) number. The R.A. number
must be clearly written on the outside of the return package. A brief
description of the problem as well as the R.A. number must also be
written down on a piece of paper and included in the shipping carton.
If the unit is under warranty, you must provide a copy of your proof of
purchase invoice. You may obtain a R.A. number by contacting our
customer support team on our toll free customer support number. All
packages returned to the service department not displaying a R.A.
number on the outside of the package will be returned to the shipper
at the shippers cost. REAR
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Accu Spot 250 II™ Controls and Functions Accu Spot 250 II™ Controls and Functions
1. Lens Assembly - This high quality lens is a fully focusing. Focus 12. Cooling Fan - This unit is equipped with three high velocity vari-
the lens by manually turning the lens in a clockwise or counter-clock- able fans to aid in the cooling process. These fans are designed to
wise direction until the desired effect is achieved. vary their velocity at different operating temperatures, to provide
better cooling when the unit reached higher operating temperatures
2. Digital Display - This display shows the menu and operating func-
associated with long usage. Be sure to never obstruct the cooling fans
tions that you can choose from.
during normal usage. Also, be sure to keep the vents clean at all times.
3. Mode/Esc Button - This button is used to enter the main menu and A blocked or malfunctioning cooling system may shorten lamp life and
submenus. It is also used to exit. unit reliability.
4. Up Button - This button is used to scroll forwards when navigating 13. Lamp Assembly and Access Plate - This plate accesses the lamp
through the system menu. socket assembly. The unit includes a spring mounted ZB-MSD250
5. Down Button - This button is used to scroll backwards when navi- 230v/250w discharge lamp. Be sure to only replace with same type
gating through the system menu. lamp. After replacing a lamp be sure the lamp is centered in the reflec-
tor. See page 35 for details on installing and optimizing replacement
6. Enter Button - This button is used to select and confirm a function lamps. Never operate this unit with the lamp exposed, this lamp emits
in the system menu. strong UV radiation.
7. Carrying Handles - The includes built-in carrying handles. Be sure 14. Fuse Holder - This housing stores a 8 amp (4 amp 220v) GMA pro-
to always handle the unit by the built-in handles. Never lift or carry- tective fuse. Never defeat the fuse, the fuse is designed to protect the
ing the unit by head or yoke. Pulling on or transporting the unit by the electronics in the event of severe power fluctuations. Always be sure
moving head may severely damage the unit and will void the unit war- to replace the fuse with an exact match as the one being replaced,
ranty. unless otherwise told to do so by an authorized American DJ® service
8. XLR Output Jack - This jack is used to transmit the incoming technician.
DMX signal to another DMX fixture, or transmit a Master/Slave signal 15. Power Cord Inlet - This unit is equipped with a removable I.E.C.
to the next Accu Spot 250 II™ in the chain. For best results in DMX or power cord. Be sure to only use the power cord included with the
Master/Slave mode terminate this jack if it is the last unit in the chain. unit, this cord is designed to match the electrical requirements of the
See “Terminator” on page 11. unit. Other cords may cause the unit to overheat or malfunction. Volt-
9. XLR DMX Input Jack - This jack is used to receive an incoming age may vary from venue to venue, when connecting this unit to a
DMX signal or Master/Slave signal. power supply be sure to connect to a matching power outlet. Never
use this fixture if the ground prong has been removed or broken off.
10. Mini/C Controller Jack - This jack is for use with the optional The ground prong is designed to reduce the risk of fire or electrical
Mini/C controller only. Do not attempt to connect an audio signal to shock in the event the unit suffers from an internal short.
this jack, this will damage the PC board and void your manufactures
warranty!
11. Microphone - This microphone receives external low frequencies
to trigger the unit in Sound-Active mode. This microphone is designed
to receive low frequency sounds only, tapping on the microphone and
high pitch sounds may not trigger the unit.
Accu Spot 250 II™ Set Up Accu Spot 250 II™ Set Up
REMOTE INPUT OUTPUT REMOTE INPUT OUTPUT
Power Supply: Before plugging your unit in, be sure the source volt- output (Figure 1). If you are making your own cables, be sure to use
SOUND CONTROL SOUND CONTROL SOUN
INPUT INPUT
age in your area matches the required voltage for your American DJ® standard two conductor shielded cable (This cable may be purchased
Accu Spot 250 II.™ The American DJ® Accu Spot 250 II™ is available at almost all professional sound and lighting stores). Your cables
in a 120v and 220v version. Because line voltage may vary from venue should be made with a male and female XLR connector on either end
to venue, you should be sure your unit voltage matches the wall outlet of the cable. Also remember that DMX cable must be daisy chained
voltage before attempting to operate you fixture. Also be sure to only and cannot be split. POWER POWER
use the included I.E.C. power cable supplied with the unit, this cable
matches the voltage and current requirements of the unit. Notice: Be sure to follow figures two and three when making your own
DMX512
DMX-512: DMX is short for Digital Multiplex. This is a universal pro- cables. Do not use the ground lug on the XLR connector. Do not con-
DMX+,DMX-,COMMON
tocol used by most lighting and controller manufactures as a form of nect the cable’s shield conductor to the ground lug or allow the shield
communication between intelligent fixtures and controllers. A DMX conductor to come in contact with the XLR’s outer casing. Grounding
controller sends DMX data instructions from the controller to the fix- the shield could cause a short circuit and erratic behavior.
ture. DMX data is sent as serial data that travels from fixture to fixture
COMMON
via the DATA “IN” and DATA “OUT” XLR terminals located on all DMX 1 DMX + 1 1
Termination
avoids sign
DMX512 OUT DMX512 IN
fixtures (most controllers only have a DATA “OUT” terminal). 3-PIN XLR 2
3
DMX -
3
2 3-PIN XLR
3
2
and interfere
to connect a
120 Ohm 1/4
Figure 2
DMX Linking: DMX is a language allowing all makes and models and PIN 3 (
of different manufactures to be linked together and operate from a

single controller, as long as all fixtures and the controller are DMX XLR Male Socket XLR Female Socket XLR Pin Configuration
compliant. To ensure proper DMX data transmission, when using 1 Ground 2 Cold 2 Cold 1 Ground Pin 1 = Ground
several DMX fixtures try to use the shortest cable path possible. The
SOUND
REMOTE
CONTROL
INPUT OUTPUT
SOUND
REMOTE
CONTROL
INPUT OUTPUT
SOUND
REMOTE
CONTROL
INPUT OUTPUT
Pin 2 = Data Compliment (negative)

order in which fixtures are connected in a DMX line does not influence
INPUT INPUT INPUT
3 Hot
the DMX addressing. For example; a fixture assigned a DMX address 3 Hot Pin 3 = Data True (positive)
of 1 may be placed anywhere in a DMX line, at the beginning, at the Figure 3

end, or anywhere in the middle. Therefore, the first fixture controlled
by the controller could be the last fixture in the chain. When a fixture
is assigned a DMX address of 1, the DMX controller knows to send POWER
Special Note: Line Termination. When longer runs of cable are
POWER POWER
DATA assigned to address 1 to that unit, no matter where it is located used, you may need to use a terminator on the last unit to avoid erratic
in the DMX chain. behavior. A terminator is a 90-120 ohm 1/4 watt resistor which is con-
DMX512
DMX+,DMX-,COMMON nected between pins 2 and 3 of a male XLR connector (DATA + and
Data Cable (DMX Cable) Requirements (For DMX DATA -). This unit is inserted in the female XLR connector of the last
and Master/Slave Operation): The Accu Spot 250 unit in your daisy chain to terminate the line. Using a cable terminator
II™ can be controlled via DMX-512 protocol. The (ADJ part number Z-DMX/T) will decrease the possibilities of erratic
Accu Spot 250 II™ can be a eight or nine channel behavior.
DMX unit. The DMX address is set electronically COMMON
Termination reduces signal errors and
using the controls on the side panel of the unit.
DMX512 OUT
1 DMX + 1
DMX512 IN
1 avoids signal transmission problems
3 3 3 and interference. It is always advisable
Your unit and your DMX controller require a stan-
3-PIN XLR 2 DMX - 2 3-PIN XLR 2 to connect a DMX terminal, (Resistance
120 Ohm 1/4 W) between PIN 2 (DMX-)
dard 3-pin XLR connector for data input and data Figure 1
and PIN 3 (DMX +) of the last fixture. Figure 4
Accu Spot 250 II™ Set Up Accu Spot 250 II™ System Menu
5-Pin XLR DMX Connectors. Some manufactures use 5-pin XLR
connectors for DATA transmission in place of 3-pin. 5-pin XLR fixtures
may be implemented in a 3-pin XLR DMX line. When inserting stan-
dard 5-pin XLR connectors in to a 3-pin line a cable adaptor must be
1 ADDR A001~A511 Indicate the staring DMX address
used, these adaptors are readily available at most electric stores. The A001 also is the setting for slave
chart below details a proper cable conversion. 2 TEST T-01~T-XX Automatically test the function
3 AUDI MSTR Runs fixture as “master” for audio
ALON Runs fixture as “alone” for audio
4 LAMP ON/OFF Manually switches lamp “on” and “off”
3-Pin XLR to 5-Pin XLR Conversion 5 RESE ALL Reset all motors and returns fixture to home
SCAN Reset only motors for pan/tilt
Conductor 3-Pin XLR Female (Out) 5-Pin XLR Male (In) COLR Reset only motors for colors
Ground/Shield Pin 1 Pin 1 GOBO Reset only motors for gobo and rotation
SHTR Reset only motors for shutter and/or dimmer
Data Compliment (- signal) Pin 2 Pin 2 6 TIME LIFE 0000~9999 Displays the total fixture running time
LAMP 0000~9999 Displays a lamps running time
Data True (+ signal) Pin 3 Pin 3
CLMP Clear lamp running time
Not Used Pin 4 - Do Not Use 7 RPAN ON/OFF Reverses the pan movements
8 RTLT ON/OFF Reverses the tilt movements
Not Used Pin 5 - Do Not Use 9 DISP VALU D–XX D-00 (DXXX) Display the DMX512 value of each channel
D ON ON/OFF Display turn off after 2mins
FLIP ON/OFF This function will reverse the display 180
12 SPEC LAAU ON/OFF Automatic lamp start with power
RDMX ON/OFF Change DMX address via external
controller
MODE 8 CH/9CH Switch between 8channels or 9 channels
DLOF ON/OFF Switch lamp via DMX
DLAY D–XX D-15 Lamp on delay time
SPOT ON/OFF Lamp optimization
DFSE ON/OFF Resets all the fixture functions to default
FEED ON/OFF Pan/tilt feedback (error correction) on/off
VER V1.0~V9.9 Software version
13 EDIT STEP S–01 ~S–48 Set the amount of your program
SCXX C–01 0 1 XX(00~FFH)
: :
C–30 3 0 XX(00~FFH)
TIME T – XX(01~FFH)
CEDT ON/OFF
RUN ON/OFF Program test
Accu Spot 250 II™ System Menu Accu Spot 250 II™ System Menu
ADDRESS MENU - DISPLAY MENU -
A001 - A511 - This is where you set the DMX address of the unit. VALU (DMX-512 Value) - Display the DMX-512 value of each
channel.
TEST MENU -
D ON - Turns digital display off after 2 minutes.
T-01 - T-XX - Tests the functions of each channel. There are
eight channels, but only channels 1,2,3,4, and 6 can be tested. FLIP - “Flips” the digital display 180º.
AUDI MENU - SPEC MENU -
ALON (Alone) - Unit runs in stand alone mode, no master/slave. LAAU - On/Off Automatically switches on lamp when power is
MAST (Master) - Designates that unit to be master in master/ applied.
slave mode. RDMX - On/Off With this function you are able to change the
LAMP MENU - DMX address via external controller. See pages 25-26.
ON/OFF - Manually switches the lamp “On” or “Off”. MODE - 8Ch/9Ch With this function you can switch between 8
channels and 9 channels. See pages 37-39 for the 8 Channel
RESE (RESET) MENU - mode DMX traits, and 40-42 for 9 Channel mode DMX traits.
ALL - Resets all motors. DLOF (Lamp Adjustment) - With this function you can adjust the
SCAN - Resets the pan/tilt motors. lamp via the control board. In this mode, the device will not
react to any control signal.
COLR (Color) - Resets the color wheel motor.
DLAY - With this function you can put the lamp on a delay time.
GOBO - Resets the gobo wheel motor.
SPOT - This provides a spot beam for better lamp optimization.
SHTR (Shutter) - Resets the shutter and dimmer motors.
DFSE - This will reset the unit to the default settings.
TIME MENU -
FEED - With this function you can activate or deactivate the
LIFE - Displays the total fixture running time.
pan/tilt error correction. So if you units head gets knocked out
LAMP - Displays the lamp running time. of place the unit will automatically go back to the last setting.
CLMP - Clears the lamp running time. VER - This will display the software version
RPAN MENU - EDIT MENU -
ON/OFF - Reverses the pan. STEP (Step) - Steps to be used in Edit Programming. See ediit
RTLT MENU - program. See page 30.
ON/OFF - Reverses the tilt. SCO1 - SC48 (Scene 01 - Scene 48) - These are the scene slots
that you write your programs into. See edit program, pages 30
- 32. On-Board System Menu. The Accu Spot 250 II™ comes with an
easy to navigate system menu. This next section will detail the func-
TIME (Time) - Time for each scene. See pages 30 - 32. tions of each command in the system menu.
CEDT - Edit program using a external controller. See pages 30 Enter Button - To access the main menu locate the ENTER button (6)
- 32. on the front of the unit. Press this button to activate the system menu.
Tap the UP button (4) until you reach function you wish to change.
C-01 - C-30 (Channel 1 - Channel 30) - The channels of each
When you reach the function you wish to change tap the ENTER button.
scene that can be edited. See pages 30 - 32.
When a function is selected the menu will begin to flash, use the UP
button to change the function. Once your changes are made tap the
ENTER button again to lock the change in the system, if the ENTER
button is not selected within eight seconds the system will automati-
cally return to menu section. To exit without making any changes tap
the MODE/ESC button (3).
ADDR MENU -
ADDR DMX Address Setting via control board -
1. Access the main menu.
2. Tap the UP button until “ADDR” is displayed, press ENTER.
3. “A001” will now be displayed. Press the UP or DOWN buttons
to find your desired address. Press ENTER to confirm.
4. The display will show “PASS”, and then display, your selected
address again.
5. Press the MODE/ESC button to return to the main menu.
When the display is on “A001”, you can directly press the UP
or DN buttons to change the DMX start address.
TEST MENU -
TEST - This will test the functions of each channel.
2. Tap the UP button until “TEST” is displayed, press ENTER. via the control board.
3. The display will show “T0-1”, “1” stands for the channel 1. Access the main menu.
number 1, if you press the UP button until “T0-3” is displayed,
2. Tap the UP button until “LAMP” is displayed, press ENTER.
the unit will test the color channel, changing the color one by
one and showing the rainbow effect with different speeds. 3. The display will show “ON/OFF”. Press the UP button to
select “ON” to switch on the lamp, or “OFF” to switch off the
4. Press MODE/ESC to exit.
lamp.
4. Press ENTER to confirm.
AUDI MENU -
5. Press MODE/ESC to return to the main menu.
MSTR setting the unit as the master in master/slave sound
active mode.
RESE MAIN MENU -
2. Tap the UP button until “AUDI” is displayed, press ENTER. ALL With this function you can reset all the motors.
3. Tap the UP button until “MSTR” is displayed, press ENTER. 1. Access the main menu.
4. “PASS” should display quickly. 2. Tap the UP button until “RESE” is displayed, press ENTER.
5. Press MODE/ESC to return to the main menu. 3. Tap the UP button until “ALL” is displayed, press ENTER.
4. Press ENTER to reset.
ALON in this mode the unit will run in stand alone sound
active mode. 5. Press MODE/ESC to return to the main menu.
1. Access the main menu. SCAN With this function you can reset the pan/tilt motors.
2. Tap the UP button until “AUDI” is displayed, press ENTER. 1. Access the main menu.
3. Tap the UP button until “ALON” is displayed, press ENTER. 2. Tap the UP button until “RESE” is displayed, press ENTER.
4. “PASS” should display quickly. 3. Tap the UP button until “SCAN” is displayed, press ENTER.
5. Press MODE/ESC to return to the main menu. 4. Press ENTER to reset.
LAMP MAIN MENU -
COLR With this function you can reset the color wheel
OPEN With this function you can switch the lamp on or off motor.
1. Access the main menu. 3. Tap the UP button until “LIFE” is displayed, press ENTER.
2. Tap the UP button until “RESE” is displayed, press ENTER. 4. The display shows the running time of the unit.
3. Tap the UP button until “COLR” is displayed, press ENTER. 5. Press MODE/ESC to return to the main menu.
5. Press MODE/ESC to return to the main menu. LAMP - With this function you can display the running time
of the lamp.
GOBO With this function you can reset the gobo wheel 1. Access the main menu.
motor.
2. Tap the UP button until “TIME” is displayed, press ENTER.
3. Tap the UP button until “LAMP” is displayed, press ENTER.
2. Tap the UP button until “RESE” is displayed, press ENTER.
4. The display shows the running time of the lamp.
3. Tap the UP button until “GOBO” is displayed, press ENTER.
5. Press MODE/ESC to return to the main menu. CLMP - With this function you can clear the running time of
the lamp. Note Very Important: Please clear the lamp time
SHTR With this function you can reset the shutter motor. every time you replace the lamp.
1. Access the main menu. 1. Access the main menu.
2. Tap the UP button until “RESE” is displayed, press ENTER. 2. Tap the UP button until “TIME” is displayed, press ENTER.
3. Tap the UP button until “SHTR” is displayed, press ENTER. 3. Tap the UP button until “CLMP” is displayed.
4. Press ENTER to reset. 4. Press ENTER to clear the lamp time, or press MODE/ESC to
return to the main menu.
RPAN MAIN MENU -

TINE MAIN MENU -
RPAN - The movement of the Pan will be reversed.
LIFE - With this function you can display the running time
of the unit. 1. Access the main menu.
1. Access the main menu. 2. Tap the UP button until “RPAN” is displayed, press ENTER.
2. Tap the UP button until “TIME” is displayed, press ENTER. 3. The display will show “ON/OFF”.
4. Press the UP button to select “ON” to activate this function,
or “OFF” to deactivate this function. value.
D ON Shuts off digital display after 2 minutes.
RPAN MAIN MENU - 2. Tap the UP button until “DISP” is displayed, press ENTER.
3. Tap the UP button until “D ON” is displayed, press ENTER.
RTILT - The movement of the Tilt will be reversed. 4. “CLDI” should now be displayed, press ENTER.
5. The display will show “ON/OFF”. Press the UP button to
2. Tap the UP button until “RTILT” is displayed, press ENTER. select “ON” to activate this function, or “OFF” to deactivate this
3. Press ENTER, the display will show “ON/OFF”. function.
4. Press the UP button to select “ON” to activate this function, 6. Press ENTER to confirm.
or “OFF” to deactivate this function. 7. Press MODE/ESC to return to the main menu.
6. Press MODE/ESC to return to the main menu. FLIP - This function will reverse the display 180º.
2. Tap the UP button until “DISP” is displayed.
DISP MAIN MENU -
3. Tap the UP button until “FLIP” is displayed.
VALU Display the DMX-512 value of each channel - 4. Press ENTER, the display will show “ON/OFF”.
1. Access the main menu. 5. Press the UP button to select “ON” to activate this function,
2. Tap the UP button until “DISP” is displayed, press ENTER. or “OFF” to deactivate this function.
3. Tap the UP button until “VALU” is displayed, press ENTER. 6. Press ENTER to confirm.
4. The display should show “D-00”. Press the UP button in 7. Press MODE/ESC to return to the main menu.
order to select the desired channel. If you select “D-05” the
display will only show the DMX value of the 5th channel
SPEC MAIN MENU -
6. Press MODE/ESC to return to the main menu. LAAU With this function the lamp will ignite when power
is applied. By default the unit will automatically ingnite
Now the display will change as per the 5th channel DMX when power is applied. Use this function to disable that
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feature. address between 256 and 511 set Channel 2 to the value “8” .
1. Access the main menu. 3. Set the DMX value of Channel 3 to your desired start-
ing address. This will take about 20 seconds before the unit
2. Tap the UP button until “SPEC” is displayed, press ENTER.
accepts the new DMX address.
3. Tap the UP button until “LAAU” is displayed, press ENTER.
EXAMPLE: So, if you want the address to be 57, you must first
4. The display will show “ON/OFF”. Press the UP button to set the address that is currently assingned to the unit. The pro-
select “ON” to switch on the lamp, or “OFF” to switch off the ceed to set Channel 1s’ value to “7”, Channel 2s’ value to “7”,
lamp. and Channel 3s’ value to “57”.
5. Press ENTER to confirm. 2ND EXAMPLE: Again, if you want the address to be 420, you
6. Press MODE/ESC to return to the main menu. must first set the address that is currently assingned to the unit.
If you want the set the address to 420, set Channel 1s’ value to
RDMX With this function you are able to change the DMX “7”, Channel 2s’ value to “8”, and Channel 3s to “164”. (256 +
address via any DMX controller. This function is factory set 164 = 420)
to “ON” already.
1. Access the main menu by pressing MODE/ESC.
MODE - Choose between eight channels or nine channels.
Ninth channel is dimming.
3. Tap the UP button until “RDNI I” is displayed, press ENTER.
4. The display will show “ON/OFF”. Press the UP button to 3. Tap the UP button until “MODE” is displayed, press ENTER.
select “ON” to activate this function, or “OFF” to deactivate.
4. By pressing the UP button or Down button chose “8CH” or
5. Press ENTER to confirm, and “PASS” will flash quickly. “9CH”. When the unit is switched to nine channels the unit will
6. Press MODE/ESC to return to the main menu. reset.
To use this function follow the instructions: 5. Press ENTER to confirm your selection.
To adjust the address of your unit you must first go to the 6. Press MODE/ESC to return to the main menu.
address that it is currently set to using your DMX Contoller.
From there you can adjust the address, using your DMX Con- DLOF - With this function you can adjust the lamp via
toller. First make sure all channels are set to the value of “0”. the control board. The shutter opens and the lamp can be
1. On your DMX controller set the DMX value of Channel 1 to adjusted. In this mode, the device will not react to any con-
the value “7”. trol signal.
2. Now set the DMX value of Channel 2 to the value “7” to 1. Access the main menu.
adjust the starting address between 1 and 255. To adjust the
2. Tap the UP button until “SPEC” is displayed, press ENTER. 6. Press ENTER to confirm.
3. Tap the UP button until “SPOT” is displayed, press ENTER. 7. Press MODE/ESC to return to the main menu.
4. The display will show “ON/OFF”.
DFSE - With this function you can restore the factory
5. Press the UP button to select “ON” to activate this function, settings of the device. All settings will be set back to the
or “OFF” to deactivate this function. default values. Any edited scenes will be lost. When restor-
6. Press ENTER to confirm. ing the factory settings the unit must be set to the address
that the unit was in when you started editing.
DLAY - With this function you can delay the lamp ignition. 2. Tap the UP button until “SPEC” is displayed, press ENTER.
1. Access the main menu. 3. Tap the UP button until “DFSE” is displayed, press ENTER.
2. Tap the UP button until “SPEC” is displayed, press ENTER. 4. The display will show “ON/OFF”.
3. Tap the UP button until “DLAY” is displayed, press ENTER. 5. Press the UP button to display “ON” to activate this function,
4. The display shows “D-00”. Press the UP button to select the or “OFF” to deactivate this function.
desired delay between “00” and “59” minutes. For example, if 6. Press ENTER to confirm.
you select “D-03” the lamp will ignite after 3 minutes.
When you exit this function, the unit will begin to reload
6. Press MODE/ESC to return to the main menu. data.
SPOT - With this function you can adjust the lamp via FEED - Use this function to activate/deactivate the the
the control board. The shutter opens and the lamp can be pan/tilt error correction. When the head is bumped or
adjusted. In this mode, the device will not react to any con- moved it will return to its previous postion.
trol signal.
3. Tap the UP button until “FEED” is displayed, press ENTER.
3. Tap the UP button until “SPOT” is displayed, press ENTER.
5. Press the UP button to select “ON” to activate this function,
5. Press the UP button to select “ON” to activate this function, or “OFF” to deactivate this function.
or “OFF” to deactivate this function.
Accu Spot 250 II™ System Menu Accu Spot 250 II™ Editing Program
6. Press ENTER to confirm. EDIT - This feature allows you to write and store a preset
show into the fixtures internal memory (EEPROM) via the con-
7. Press MODE/ESC to return to the main menu. trol panel or via the external controller. This show can then be
recalled at anytime without a controller.
VER - Use this function to display the Software version of
the unit. RUN - With this function you can run your pre-made pro-
gram. You can set the number of steps under “STEP”, and
you can edit the individual scenes under “EDIT”.
3. Tap the UP button until “VER” is displayed, press ENTER.
2. Tap the UP button until “EDIT” is displayed, press ENTER.
4. The display will show “V-X.X”, “X.X” stands for the version
3. Tap the UP button until “RUN” is displayed, press ENTER.
number, such as the display may show “V-1.0”, “V-9.9” etc.
4. Press the UP button to display “ON” to activate this function,
5. Press ENTER or MODE/ESC to exit.
or “OFF” to deactivate this function.
STEP - With this function you can define the number of

steps in the Run Program.
2. Tap the UP button until “EDIT” is displayed, press ENTER.
3. Tap the UP button until “STEP” is displayed, press ENTER.
4. The display shows “S-01”, “01” stands for the first step of
your program. You can call up to 48 scenes in “Run”. For exam-
ple, if “S-05” is displayed, it means that “Run” will run the first 5
scenes you saved in “Edit”.
5. Press ENTER to save and MODE/ESC to exit.
Editing procedure 1: Using the control board only.

Accu Spot 250 II™ Editing Program Accu Spot 250 II™ Editing Program
14. Press MODE/ESC to exit, now you have edited and saved
2. Tap the UP button until “EDIT” is displayed. Press ENTER.
scenes using the control board. The number of steps can be
3. The display will show “SC01”, this stands for the scene defined under “Step” and the scenes can be called up under
number. For example, “SC01” is displayed, it means you will “Run”. To run the scenes see page 27.
be editing scene 1, press ENTER. You can change the scene
number by pressing the UP button. Editing procedure 2: Using an external controller.
4. Press ENTER, the display will show “C-1”, this stands for the 1. Access the main menu.
channel number. If “C-01” is displayed, you will be editing chan-
nel 1 of your selected scene, press ENTER. You can change the 2. Tap the UP button until “EDIT” is displayed. Press ENTER.
scene number by pressing the UP button. 3. The display will show “SC01”, this stands for the scene
5. The display will show the DMX value for the channel that is number to be edited. For example: If “SC01” is displayed, you
being edited. It will be displayed as “11XX”, it stands for Channel will be editing scene 1.
11 of the editing scene, the DMX value is “XX”. 4. Change the scene number by pressing the UP button.
6. Adjust the DMX value by pressing the UP button, until you 5. Press ENTER, the display will show “C-01”, the “1” stands for
get the expected effect for this channel. the channel number 1.
7. Press ENTER to enter the editing of the other channels of the 6. Press the UP button until “CEDT” is displayed, press ENTER.
scene.
7. The display will show “OFF”, press the UP button so that “ON”
8. Repeat steps 5-8, until you finish setting all the DMX values is displayed, press ENTER.
for all the channels of this scene, each scene can have 15
8. The display shows “SC02”. You have successfully down-
channels maximum.
loaded the first scene.
9. Once all the channels are completed, the display will flash
9. Adjust the Step-time. needed by pressing the UP button.
“TIME”, this stands for the time needed to run this scene.
10. Call up the second scene in your controller now.
10. Press ENTER to edit the time needed, the display shows
“T-XX”, “XX” stands for the time needed to run this scene. For 11. Repeat steps 3-6 until all desired scenes are downloaded.
example, “T-02” means scene 1 needs 6 seconds to run, “T-15” 12. Press MODE/ESC to exit. The number of steps can be
means scene 5 needs 45 seconds to run. defined under “Step” and the scenes can be called up under
11. Adjust the time needed by pressing the UP button. “Run”.
12. Press ENTER to save the settings for the scene you are
editing, the display will change to the next scene automatically.
13. Repeat steps 3-12 to edit other scenes, you can edit and
save 48 scenes maximum.
Accu Spot 250 II™ Operation Accu Spot 250 II™ Operation
Operating Modes: The Accu Spot 250 II™ can operate in three Stand-Alone Operation (Sound Active): This mode allows a single
different modes. This next section will detail the differences in unit or several units linked together, to run to the beat of the music.
the operating modes. 1. Access the main menu.
2. Tap the UP button until “AUDI” is displayed, and Press ENTER.
• Stand alone mode -
The unit will react to sound, chasing through the built-in programs. 3. Tap the UP button until “ALON” is displayed, and Press ENTER.
• Master/Slave mode - 4. Press MODE/ESC to return to the main menu
You can daisy chain up to 16 units together to get a synchronized 5. You may invert the pan and tilt functions by in the system menu
light show without the need of an external controller. The units will by following the directions on pages 22-23.
react to sound chasing through the several built-in programs.
• DMX control mode - Master-Slave Operation (Sound Active): This function will allow
This function will allow you to control each individual fixtures traits you to link up to 16 units together and operate without a controller. The
with a standard DMX-512 controller such as the Elation ® Show units will be sound activated. In Master-Slave operation one unit will
Designer.™ act as the controlling unit and the others will react to the controlling
units programs. Any unit can act as a Master or as a Slave.
Universal DMX Control: This function allows you to use a uni- 1. Using standard XLR microphone cables, daisy chain your units
versal DMX-512 controller such as the Elation® DMX Operator™ together via the XLR connector on the rear of the units. Remem-
or Elation® Show Designer™ to control head movement, the color ber the Male XLR connector is the input and the Female XLR
wheel, gobo wheel, and the shutter (strobe). A DMX controller allows connector is the output. The first unit in the chain (master) will use
you to create unique programs tailored to your individual needs. the female XLR connector only - The last unit in the chain will use
1. The Accu Spot 250 II™ uses eight or nine DMX channels, the male XLR connector only. For longer cable runs we suggest a
depending on what mode you are in. See page 36 for detailed terminator at the last fixture.
description of the DMX traits. 2. Access the main menu.
2. To control your fixture in DMX mode, follow the set-up procedures 3. Tap the UP button until “AUDI” is displayed, and Press ENTER.
on pages 10-14 as well as the set-up specifications that are 4. Tap the UP button until “MSTR” is displayed, and Press ENTER.
included with your DMX controller. 5. Press MODE/ESC to return to the main menu
3. Use the controller’s faders to control the various DMX fixture traits. 6. You may invert the pan and tilt functions by in the system menu
4. This will allow you to create your own programs. by following the directions on pages 22-23.
5. Follow the instruction on page 17 to set the DMX address.
6. For longer cable runs (more than a 100 feet) use a terminator on
the last fixture.
7. For help operating in DMX mode consult the manual included
with your DMX controller.
Accu Spot 250 II™ Lamp Replacement Accu Spot 250 II™ Fuse & Lamp Optimizing
Caution: Always replace with the exact same type lamp and fuse, Optimizing Lamp Alignment: This procedure centers the lamp in the
unless otherwise specified by an authorized American DJ® service reflector. Proper optimization will increase lamp life and ensure a bright
technician. Replacing with anything other than the specified part can crisp output. Improper optimization may add a yellow tint to the lamp
damage your unit and will void your manufactures warranty. output and reduce intensity.
Warning: If you continue to blow lamps or fuses, STOP using the 1. Be sure main power is disconnected and allow the unit to cool. If
unit. Contact customer support for further instructions, you may have the you have just installed a new unit you can obviously skip this
to return the unit for servicing. Continuing to use the unit may cause step.
serious damage. 2. Make a preliminary adjustment: Turn the three lamp adjustment
thumb screws completely in (clockwise). Then back them each
Lamp Replacement: Caution! Never attempt to change the lamp
out (counter-clockwise) about three complete turns.
while the fixture is plugged in. Always disconnect the main power
3. Turn the unit on and allow it to reset.
and allow the unit ample time to cool before attempting to replace the
4. Using either a DMX controller or the control panel on the unit,
lamp. Lamp replacement has been made simple by incorporating the
strike the lamp and focus the light on a flat surface.
use of a flip-up front cover that is retained by thumb screws.
6. Center the hot-spot (the brightest part of the beam) using the 3
1. Be sure to follow the proper handling procedures that deal with
adjustment screws. Turn one screw at a time to drag the hot-spot
discharge lamps.
diagonally across the projected image. If you cannot detect a hot-
2. Remove the two small screws (A,B) on the rear of the unit
spot, adjust the lamp until the light is even.
3. After removing the screws, gently slide out the socket assembly
7. To reduce a hot-spot, pull the lamp in by turning all three screws
from the rear of the unit to expose the lamp.
clockwise 1/4-turn at a time until the light is evenly distributed.
4. Carefully remove the old lamp and discard it in the trash.
8. If the light is brighter around the edge than it is in the center, or if
5. Replace the lamp with an exact match and reassemble in reverse
light output is low, the lamp is too far back in the reflector. “Push”
order.
the lamp out by turning the screws.
6. After replacing the lamp follow the optimization procedures on the
next page to be sure the lamp is center in the reflector
Optimizing Screws
A B Optimizing Screws
Fuse Replacement: Locate and remove the unit’s power cord. Once
the cord has been removed located the fuse holder located inside the
power socket. Insert a flat-head screw driver into the power socket
and gently pry out the fuse holder. Remove the bad fuse and replace
with a new one. The fuse holder has a built-in socket for a spare fuse
be sure not to confuse the spare fuse with active fuse.
Accu Spot 250 II™ 8 Channel DMX Traits Accu Spot 250 II™ Gobos
Channel Value Function
1 0 - 255 PAN
2 0 - 255 TILT 1 2 3 4
3 0 - 199 COLOR
0 - 19 WHITE
20 - 39 RED
40 - 59 BLUE
60 - 79 GREEN 5 6 7 8
80 - 99 YELLOW
Accu Spot 250 II™ 8 Channel DMX Traits cont.
100 - 119 MAGENTA
120 - 139 ORANGE Channel Value Function
140 - 159 PURPLE 5 GOBO ROTATION
160 - 179 PINK
180 - 199 LIGHT BLUE 0-7 NO ROTATION
200 - 255 RAINBOW EFFECT 8 - 127 FORWARDS GOBO ROTATION
FAST SLOW
4 GOBO 128 - 135 NO ROTATION
136 - 255 BACKWARDS GOBO ROTATION
0 - 13 SPOT
SLOW FAST
14 - 27 ROTATING GOBO 1 (metal)
6 SHUTTER/STROBE
42 - 55 ROTATING GOBO 3 (dichoric)
56 - 69 ROTATING GOBO 4 (glass) 0-3 SHUTTER CLOSED
70 - 83 ROTATING GOBO 5 (metal) 4 - 63 DIMMER
84 - 97 ROTATING GOBO 6 (metal) 64 - 95 STROBE
98 - 115 ROTATING GOBO 7 (metal) SLOW FAST
116 - 135 ROTATING GOBO 1 SHAKE 96 - 127 SHUTTER OPEN
136 - 155 ROTATING GOBO 2 SHAKE 128 - 159 PULSE EFFECT
176 - 195 ROTATING GOBO 4 SHAKE 192 - 223 RANDOM STROBE
196 - 215 ROTATING GOBO 5 SHAKE SLOW FAST
236 - 255 ROTATING GOBO 7 SHAKE
Accu Spot 250 II™ 8 Channel DMX Traits cont. Accu Spot 250 II™ 9 Channel DMX Traits
Channel Value Function Channel Value Function
1 0 - 255 PAN
7 LAMP ON/OFF/RESET/INTERNAL PROGRAMS
2 0 - 255 TILT
0 - 19 COLOR CHANGE NORMAL 3 0 - 127 COLOR
20 - 39 COLOR CHANGE TO ANY POSITION
40 - 59 LAMP ON 0 - 12 WHITE
60 - 79 LAMP SWITCH OFF 13 - 25 RED
80 - 84 ALL MOTOR RESET 26 - 38 BLUE
85 - 87 SCANNER MOTOR RESET 39 - 51 GREEN
88 - 90 COLOR WHEEL MOTOR RESET 52 - 64 YELLOW
91 - 93 GOBO WHEEL MOTOR RESET 65 - 77 MAGENTA
94 - 96 SHUTTER/DIMMER MOTOR RESET 78 - 90 ORANGE
97 - 99 NO FUNCTION 91 - 103 PURPLE
100 - 119 INTERNAL PROGRAM 1 104 - 116 PINK
120 - 139 INTERNAL PROGRAM 2 117 - 127 LIGHT BLUE
140 - 159 INTERNAL PROGRAM 3 128 - 187 FORWARD RAINBOW EFFECT
160 - 179 INTERNAL PROGRAM 4 FAST SLOW
180 - 199 INTERNAL PROGRAM 5 188 - 193 NO ROTATION
200 - 219 INTERNAL PROGRAM 6 194 - 255 BACKWARD RAINBOW EFFECT
220 - 239 INTERNAL PROGRAM 7 SLOW FAST
240 - 255 SOUND ACTIVE 4 GOBO
0-9 SPOT
8 SPEED OF PAN/TILT MOVEMENT 10 - 19 ROTATING GOBO 1 (metal)
0 - 225 MAX. TO MIN. SPEED 30 - 39 ROTATING GOBO 3 (dichoric)
226 - 235 BLACKOUT BY MOVEMENT 40 - 49 ROTATING GOBO 4 (glass)
236 - 245 BLACKOUT BY WHEEL MOVEMENT 50 - 59 ROTATING GOBO 5 (metal)
246 - 255 NO FUNCTION 60 - 69 ROTATING GOBO 6 (metal)
Accu Spot 250 II™ 9 Channel DMX Traits cont. Accu Spot 250 II™ 9 Channel DMX Traits cont.
Channel Value Function Channel Value Function
4 200 - 219 ROTATING GOBO 7 SHAKE 8 LAMP ON/OFF/RESET/INTERNAL PROGRAMS
220 - 255 ROTATING GOBO WHEEL
SLOW FAST
88 - 90 COLOR WHEEL MOTOR RESET
5 GOBO ROTATION 91 - 93 GOBO WHEEL MOTOR RESET
94 - 96 SHUTTER/DIMMER MOTOR RESET
0-7 NO ROTATION 97 - 99 NO FUNCTION
8 - 127 FORWARDS GOBO ROTATION 100 - 119 INTERNAL PROGRAM 1
FAST SLOW 120 - 139 INTERNAL PROGRAM 2
128 - 135 NO ROTATION 140 - 159 INTERNAL PROGRAM 3
136 - 255 BACKWARDS GOBO ROTATION 160 - 179 INTERNAL PROGRAM 4
SLOW FAST 180 - 199 INTERNAL PROGRAM 5
6 SHUTTER/STROBE 200 - 219 INTERNAL PROGRAM 6
220 - 239 INTERNAL PROGRAM 7
0-3 SHUTTER CLOSED 240 - 255 SOUND ACTIVE
4 - 63 SHUTTER OPEN
64 - 95 STROBE 9 SPEED OF PAN/TILT MOVEMENT
SLOW FAST 0 - 225 MAX. TO MIN. SPEED
96 - 127 SHUTTER OPEN 226 - 235 BLACKOUT BY MOVEMENT
128 - 159 PULSE EFFECT 236 - 245 BLACKOUT BY WHEEL MOVEMENT
160 - 191 SHUTTER OPEN 246 - 255 NO FUNCTION
192 - 223 RANDOM STROBE
SLOW FAST
224 - 255 SHUTTER OPEN
7 0 - 255 DIMMER INTENSITY
0% 100%
8 LAMP ON/OFF/RESET/INTERNAL PROGRAMS
0 - 19 COLOR CHANGE NORMAL
20 - 39 COLOR CHANGE TO ANY POSITION
40 - 59 LAMP ON
60 - 79 LAMP SWITCH OFF
80 - 84 ALL MOTOR RESET
85 - 87 SCANNER MOTOR RESET
Accu Spot 250 II™ Gobo Replacement Accu Spot 250 II™ Optional Lens
This unit comes with interchangable gobos. Changing the This unit comes with wide angle lens. Installing the wide angle
gobos is a easy procedure. Follow the instructions below. lens is a easy procedure. Follow the instructions below.
Caution! Never open the unit when in use. Always disconnect Caution! Never open the unit when in use. Always disconnect
the main power before attempting to change the gobos. the main power before attempting to install the lens.
1. To change the gobo, you must remove the top half of the 1. To install the lens, you must remove the bottom half of the
moving head. The top half of the moving head does not have moving head. The bottom half of the moving head has
the lens in front. The lens is on the bottom half of the head. the lens in front. Basically opposite the gobo replacement
instructions.
2. Unscrew the two phillips screws in the front of the moving
head and the two in the back. Remove the top half of the 2. Unscrew the two phillips screws in the front of the moving
shell. head and the two in the back. Remove the bottom half of the
shell.
3. When you remove the top shell you will be able to access the
gobo wheel. Turn the wheel with your hand until you come 3. In the front of the unit you will notice two motors, one on
across the gobo you would like to change. Now turn the each side of lens. The new lens will be installed in between
color wheel so that the empty space appears behind the these two motors. You should notice a small hole and a cra-
gobo that you want to change. dle diagnol from it. where the new lens will screw into.
4. Remove the fixation-ring with a small flat-head screwdriver. 4. Screw in the lens, and reassemble the unit.
Put your finger through the empty space in the color wheel,
and push the gobo out towards the front. When doing this This is the cradle the
you do not need a lot of pressure. You can also use tweezers lens will sit in.
to gently pull the gobo out, or a small flat-head screwdriver
and gently pry out the gobo.
This is the threaded hole
5. Change the gobo, replace the fixation-ring, and reassemble that the lens will screw
the unit. into.
This is what it looks like

when finally installed.
Accu Spot 250 II™ Cleaning Accu Spot 250 II™ Warranty
1-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
Fixture Cleaning: Due to fog residue, smoke, and dust cleaning the
internal and external optical lenses and mirror should be carried out A. American DJ® hereby warrants, to the original purchaser, American DJ® products to be
free of manufacturing defects in material and workmanship for a period of 1 Year (365 days)
periodically to optimize light output. Cleaning frequency depends on from the date of purchase. This warranty shall be valid only if the product is purchased
the environment in which the fixture operates (I.e. smoke, fog residue, within the United States of America, including possessions and territories. It is the owner’s
dust, dew). In heavy club use we recommend cleaning on a monthly responsibility to establish the date and place of purchase by acceptable evidence, at the
basis. Periodic cleaning will ensure longevity, and crisp output. time service is sought.
1. Use normal glass cleaner and a soft cloth to wipe down the out- B. For warranty service, send the product only to the American DJ® factory. All shipping
charges must be pre-paid. If the requested repairs or service (including parts replacement)
side casing. are within the terms of this warranty, American DJ® will pay return shipping charges only
2. Use a brush to wipe down the cooling vents and fan grill. to a designated point within the United States. If the entire instrument is sent, it must be
3. Clean the external optics and mirror with glass cleaner and a soft shipped in its original package. No accessories should be shipped with the product. If any
accessories are shipped with the product, American DJ® shall have no liability whatsoever
cloth every 20 days.
for loss of or damage to any such accessories, nor for the safe return thereof.
4. Clean the internal optics with glass cleaner and a soft cloth every
30-60 days. C. This warranty is void if the serial number has been altered or removed; if the product is
modified in any manner which American DJ® concludes, after inspection, affects the reli-
5. Always be sure to dry all parts completely before plugging the unit ability of the product; if the product has been repaired or serviced by anyone other than
back in. the American DJ® factory unless prior written authorization was issued to purchaser by
American DJ®; if the product is damaged because not properly maintained as set forth in
the instruction manual.
Accu Spot 250 II™ Trouble Shooting D. This is not a service contract, and this warranty does not include maintenance, cleaning
or periodic check-up. During the period specified above, American DJ® will replace defec-
Trouble Shooting: Listed below are a few common problems that tive parts at its expense, and will absorb all expenses for warranty service and repair labor
you may encounter, with solutions. by reason of defects in material or workmanship. The sole responsibility of American DJ®
under this warranty shall be limited to the repair of the product, or replacement thereof,
No light output from the unit; including parts, at the sole discretion of American DJ®. All products covered by this war-
ranty were manufactured after January 1, 1990, and bear identifying marks to that effect.
1. Be sure you have connected your unit into a standard 120v wall
outlet. E. American DJ® reserves the right to make changes in design and/or improvements upon
2. Be sure the external fuse has not blown. The fuse is located on its products without any obligation to include these changes in any products theretofore
manufactured.
the bottom panel of the unit.
3. Remove the lamp holder and be sure the lamp is seated in its F. No warranty, whether expressed or implied, is given or made with respect to any acces-
sory supplied with products described above. Except to the extent prohibited by applicable
socket properly. Occasionally lamps become loose during ship- law, all implied warranties made by American DJ® in connection with this product, includ-
ping be sure the lamp is push in to its socket all the way. ing warranties of merchantability or fitness, are limited in duration to the warranty period
4. Be sure the fuse holder is completely and properly seated. set forth above. And no warranties, whether expressed or implied, including warranties of
merchantability or fitness, shall apply to this product after said period has expired. The
Unit does not respond to sound; consumer’s and or Dealer’s sole remedy shall be such repair or replacement as is expressly
provided above; and under no circumstances shall American DJ® be liable for any loss or
1. Low frequencies (bass) should cause the unit to react to sound. damage, direct or consequential, arising out of the use of, or inability to use, this product.
Tapping on the microphone, quiet or high pitched sounds may
G. This warranty is the only written warranty applicable to American DJ® Products and
not activate the unit. supersedes all prior warranties and written descriptions of warranty terms and conditions
heretofore published.
H. Lamps are not covered under this or any other warranty, either written or implied.
Accu Spot 250 II™ Specifications
Model: Accu Spot 250 II™

Voltage*: 120v/60Hz or 230v/50Hz
Lamp: ZB-MSD250/2, 230v/250w
Dimensions: 13.5”(L) x 14”(W) x 19.5”(H)
373mm x 295mm x 451mm
Colors: 9 Plus White
Gobos: 7 Rotating + Spot - All Replaceable
25mm Outside/ 20mm Viewable
Weight: 39 Lbs. / 18 kgs.
Fuse: 8A (120v) / 4A (220v)
Duty Cycle: None
DMX: 8 or 9 Channels
Sound Active: Yes
Working Position: Any Safe, Secure Position
Warranty: 1 Year (365 days)
*Voltage is preset at the factory and is not user selectable
Please Note: Specifications and improvements in the design

of this unit and this manual are subject to change without any
prior written notice.
American DJ®
American DJ World Headquarters:
4295 Charter Street Los Angeles, CA 90058 USA
Tel: 323-582-2650 / Fax: 323-582-2610
Web: www.americandj.com / E-mail: info@americandj.com
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